Reading and spelling words by word family is a common practice that can help some readers understand how words are connected by patterns. So, to help kids practice reading or spelling the most common word family rimes, I made a quick reference word family rimes chart.
Note: The free printable chart can be found at the END of this post. Just look for the oval, teal download button.
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First things first. What is a RIME? A “rime” is the part of the word that comes after the beginning sound (or onset). For example, in the words “cat” and “flat”, -AT is the rime. And rimes do make words rhyme, so those two terms do get mixed up.
Word Family Rimes Chart
On this chart, I’ve included 55 of the most common rimes in the English language, including the 37 most common rimes I mention in my word family article. Just like my beginning sounds chart, the rime is listed, plus an image and word that goes with the rime. Note: The download has both color and blackline charts.
Kids can use letter tiles {or if you have Scrabble or Bananagrams, those work, too.} to add beginning sounds to the rimes to make new words. You can add single consonant sounds or blends and digraphs, too. The Measured Mom also has some printable letter tiles.
Combine my beginning sounds chart with my word family rimes chart, and kids have the “power” to create over 500 words! Wow!
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Shirley says
January 10, 2016 at 1:43 amForgive my ignorance…what are “rimes?” Isn’t it spelled “rhymes?”
thisreadingmama says
January 10, 2016 at 6:08 amA “rime” is the part of the word that comes after the beginning sound. For example, in the words “cat” and “flat”, -at is the rime. And rimes do make the words rhyme, so those two terms do get mixed up. 🙂
Shirley says
January 11, 2016 at 1:34 amOh, ok. I had never heard that before and couldn’t find it in online dictionaries.
Tara Shaver says
February 4, 2016 at 6:45 pmI think you are just amazing! Where do you find the time to make all these outstanding resources?? Thank you for sharing all your hard work with us. It’s very much appreciated 🙂
thisreadingmama says
February 5, 2016 at 6:49 amTruly God alone provides the time and energy. Thank you for your sweet comment.
Carrie Ann says
June 13, 2017 at 10:28 pmI appreciate all of the awesome resources you share as well! May God continue to bless you! You have a huge heart. ❤️
thisreadingmama says
April 11, 2019 at 12:09 pmThank you!
maria says
April 11, 2019 at 9:06 amI continue to be in awe with the material to share with us. I m ever so grateful.
Maria
thisreadingmama says
April 11, 2019 at 12:09 pmAw, you are so welcome! 🙂
nimi says
June 9, 2019 at 10:44 amAll you beautifully presented work is tremendously appreciated! We wish you all the best!
thisreadingmama says
June 17, 2019 at 11:55 amAw, thank you! 🙂